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Mortgage Payment Problems: What If You Can't Pay?
April 21, 2003 "I lost my job and have been making my mortgage payment from savings.  At some point, I will run out of savings.  What should I do? Some variant of this letter is appearing in my mailbox with ... more...

Are Credit Problems Cured by the Passage of Time?
20 December 2004, revised June 24, 2005 "My credit record is terrible. I have been advised that if I just wait long enough and don't run up any more debts in the meantime, my terrible record will cure itself. Is this true? " It is only partly true. You have to ... more...

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Debt To Income Ratio
Debt To Income Ratio The ratio, expressed as a percentage, which results when a borrower's monthly payment obligation on long-term debts is divided by his or her gross monthly income. Equal Credit Act Debt ... more...

Lease With Option To Purchase
Lease With Option To Purchase A lease under which the lessee has the right to purchase the property. A Lease Purchase Agreement is usually two separate agreements between the parties: a Lease Agreement and a Purchase Agreement. The Lease Purchase shows a definite tenant's ... more...

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Learn How to Improve Your Credit Score
Having a damaging credit record can hurt you in many ways. It may prohibit you from making an important purchase such as a home, car, computer or vacation. Without a healthy credit report you are severely limiting yourself from possible lenders. If you do find a lender you will undoubtedly be ... more...

Debt Consolidation Versus Debt Negotiation
Debt consolidation versus debt negotiation are two options that are available to you if you need debt assistance. When your monthly bills become too much for you to handle, it makes sense to use debt consolidation or debt negotiation for solving debt and credit problems.Debt ConsolidationDebt ... more...

Should You Get a Home Inspection?
Its very important, and in my opinion, mandatory to have a home inspection done before you close on a house. The inspection helps with giving you an objective evaluation of any problems with the home before you move in.Make sure you have a home inspection contingency in your contract before you ... more...

Will a 1031 Property Exchange Solve Your Problems?
If your problem is listed below, a 1031 exchange may or may not be your solution.1. Are you a landlord that doesn't want to manage property anymore?2. Do you want to sell your investment property, but don't want to pay huge amounts of Capital Gains Tax?3. Is your current income property not ... more...

Debt Consolidation Home Loan - to Stitch Holes in Your Financial Management Plan
Continued credit problems can be overwhelming at times for any individual. It is always a burden to make repayments on loans each month both financially and emotionally. Debt consolidation implies the consolidation on several loans into one single easier to handle less costly package. If you are a ... more...

Debt Consolidation Home Loan to Stitch Holes in Your Financial Management Plan
Continued credit problems can be overwhelming at times for any individual. It is always a burden to make repayments on loans each month both financially and emotionally. Debt consolidation implies the consolidation on several loans into one single easier to handle less costly package. If you are a ... more...

Credit Counseling -- Why It Doesn't Work For Most Debtors
"Cut Your Payments in Half!" the headline screams. "Consolidate Your Bills into One Low Monthly Payment!"When you see ads like this, they are often from Credit Counseling firms. In this article, I'll explain the principles behind the Credit Counseling approach and discuss the main problem consumers ... more...

The Benefits of a Debt Consolidation Home Loan!
As the amount of people who are in debt in the UK continues to rise, people are finding themselves simply overwhelmed by their mounting debt problems. Many people have a variety of debts and their monthly budget cannot cover the amount of money they have to pay back. This can cause huge amounts of ... more...

Credit Repair Companies and Credit Counseling
Let's be crystal clear, right up front. Paying someone to "fix" your credit is a waste of your time and money, since the negative issues that are temporarily removed from your file will only reappear again in a couple of months.Be careful with credit repair scams.Most "credit repair" companies ... more...

A Critical Guide to Home Loans: Your Options and How They Affect Your Future
Understanding Mortgage Loans-An Insiders GuideThere was a time in the not-so-distant past when financing the purchase of a home was relatively uncomplicated. You went to your local savings and loan and signed up for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan. Those days are gone, probably forever. Today, ... more...

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